Pittsburgh Pirates fans showed up early for the club's next game, not because of their excitement for baseball, but because of a special giveaway.

Roberto Clemente Walker was born on August 18, 1934, to Melchor Clemente and Luisa Walker de Clemente in Carolina, Puerto Rico, according to the Society for American Baseball Research. He was the ...

When MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day on Sept. 9, all Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 on their jerseys. Since Clemente's death, no Pirates player has worn No. 21 on the field of play.

The Pirates (70-78) will honor Clemente's legacy on Sunday when they face the Kanas City Royals (82-67) at 1:35 p.m. ET at PNC Park. For the Great One. 📺 @SNPittsburgh

They never found Roberto Clemente’s body. On New Year’s Day 1973, U.S. Navy divers discovered broken bits of his cargo plane about two miles off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Roberto Clemente Jr. reacted in shock after being informed a tribute to his dad on the Pirates’ outfield wall was replaced with an alcohol advertisement. X/@RClementejr21

Roberto Clemente III fist bumps Pirates pitcher Jared Jones on the mound at the start of the game against the Royals on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at PNC Park.

Those were Roberto Clemente’s mannerisms. Unless some sports journalist bothered him, Roberto would keep his mind closed without revealing the source of his thoughts. He was cantankerous – always.

Roberto Clemente Walker was born on August 18, 1934, to Melchor Clemente and Luisa Walker de Clemente in Carolina, Puerto Rico, according to the Society for American Baseball Research. He was the ...